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Crossfire at Salt Lake City ‘No Kings’ Protest Kills Innocent Bystander

Authorities are probing volunteer peacekeepers’ response after a man brandishing a rifle was shot and charged with murder.

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. on June 14 when a volunteer peacekeeper fired three shots at Arturo Gamboa, 24, who had brandished an AR-15–style rifle at the crowd.
  • A stray bullet struck Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, a Project Runway contestant and local fashion designer, who died in hospital and was confirmed as an innocent bystander.
  • Gamboa was arrested at the scene, treated for a minor gunshot wound, booked on a murder charge, and remains in custody without bail.
  • Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd confirmed the peacekeeper who fired the shots is cooperating and that the department is reviewing all actions taken.
  • The demonstration, organized by the 50501 Movement, drew an estimated 10,000 participants protesting President Donald Trump’s policies.